Manager - Financial Reporting

Department:

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

Our Accounting department keeps the official books and records of the company, publishes financial statements and compliance documents, and provides analyses and tools to company leaders to make the best business decisions. The department is made up of several groups who work together to complete all accounting functions including Loan Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxes, Special Initiatives, and Financial Reporting & Analysis.

The Impact You Will Have

As a Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the company’s external financial reporting. You will partner closely with the AVP – Financial Reporting (AVP) and the SVP – Assistant Controller & Head of Financial Reporting (SVP) to drive compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, oversee the preparation of financial reports, and support audit and internal control processes. Your leadership and expertise will directly influence the company’s ability to meet regulatory requirements, uphold transparency, and maintain strong financial governance across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and execute initiatives to ensure external reporting compliance with U.S. GAAP for the parent company and as needed, affiliate and subsidiary entities.

• • Oversee SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.

  • Provide support for financial statement disclosures.

  • Manage the employee benefit plan audit and financial statement process.

  • Review or prepare subsidiary and affiliate company financial statements and other reports as required.

• Coordinate tasks and projects within the financial reporting team to ensure compliance with documented financial controls and maintain process documentation.

• Review reporting and analyses prepared by the financial reporting team and assist in preparing financial reports for internal stakeholders, including executive management.

• Proactively monitor, research, and report on emerging accounting standards and company-specific transactions; develop related accounting policies and disclosures.

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Investor Relations, Internal Audit, external auditors, and Accounting Operations leadership.

• Review and perform reporting controls to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial systems, processes, and data.

• Collaborate with auditors to resolve audit requests and reporting questions.

• Oversee the preparation of compliance reports, including debt covenant compliance.

• Partner with the AVP to lead and mentor team members, including staffing decisions, performance reviews, salary recommendations, and professional development.

• Support the AVP and SVP in maintaining compliance with company policies, SOX 404 control frameworks, and applicable SEC guidance.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Education and Experience

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance. CPA required.

• 4+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience with a focus on SEC reporting required.

• Financial services industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards.

• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to research, document, and conclude complex accounting issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels.

• Strong time management, organizational, and project management capabilities.

• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, and delegation skills.

• Detail-oriented and efficient, with excellent business judgment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with Alteryx and AI-based financial tools is a plus.

• Self-starter who takes ownership of challenges, identifies opportunities for improvement, and consistently strives for excellence.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities effectively.

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

This position has an estimated base salary of $110,000 - $125,000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.